American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the process of formally accusing a high-level government official of wrongdoing in the United States?

Impeachment.
Ratification.
Filibustering.
Gerrymandering.

The correct answer is: Impeachment.

The term for the process of formally accusing a high-level government official of wrongdoing in the United States is impeachment. This process involves bringing charges against a government official, including the President, Vice President, and federal judges, for crimes such as bribery, treason, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. Option B, Ratification, refers to the process of officially approving a decision or agreement. Option C, Filibustering, is a tactic used in the United States Senate to delay or block a vote on a particular issue. Option D, Gerrymandering, is the manipulation or redrawing of district boundaries in the United States to benefit a specific political party or group. Therefore, A is the correct answer as it specifically refers to the process of accusing a government official of wrongdoing.